Your handling skills and/or theory are a little rusty or you just wish to practice and learn more advanced techniques. Your instructor will hone in on specific tasks of your choosing and clear up any confusion on any aspects you may have relating to theory and navigation.
The Day Skipper Plus course is designed for those who already hold their RYA Day Skipper certificate and wish to bridge the gap between Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper level.
Whether you've been away from sailing for a while, feel unsure about certain skills, or simply want more real-world skippering experience — this course will boost your confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and help you feel truly in command on the water.
With expert coaching and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll refine core skills such as maneuvering, navigation, sail trim, and watchkeeping — all in a relaxed and supportive setting.
This 7-day circular sailing route around Malta and Gozo offers an ideal platform to build real skippering confidence, refine navigation and sail-handling skills, and experience a mix of anchorages and marinas.
This route is flexible depending on wind conditions and course goals, but always prioritises real sailing, learning, and confidence-building with RYA instructors onboard.
If you choose for accommodation onboard, full bedding is supplied, sheets, pillows and blankets. Also, we provide towels for use on the yacht but not beach towels. If you should require more than one towel during the week, please do bring your own additional towel.
Please note that the temperatures in Malta are normally very warm during the day but it can be cold in the evenings and windy days at sea. It is a good idea to bring a small light rain mac if you have one and also a pair of long trousers and a warm fleece, just in case. Please note that We don't provide wet weather gear onboard.
If you need a flight to Malta International, the airport code is MLA. There is only one airport in Malta.
On arrival at Malta airport, there is a kiosk at the exit from the airport where you can pre pay the taxi to the boat. The cost of this is usually 25 Euro.The taxi drivers speak good English.
Cheaper transport option would be use taxi app such as: Bolt, Ecab, Cool. There are plenty of taxi connected to these apps.
You will have a short safety brief on arrival to familiarise yourself with the boat and meet your crew mates!
For more details about course, logistics, accommodation, booking, and certificate, please refer to the FAQ's section.